Indeed paul keens douglas is seen more as a regional personality rather than belonging to any particular territory. He is writer, poet, dramatist, lecturer and entertainer all rolled into one. If anyone else knows how i might get in touch with them, please let me know. Tracey shares her hope that her book will inspire other parents from trinidad and tobago, and the caribbean, to share jumbie stories. Apr 28, 2015 tracey baptiste and the story behind the jumbies. Paul keensdouglas tim tim 1976 chris hunters music blog. Then one night corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest, and shining yellow eyes follow her to the edge of the trees. The jumbies was just her kind of story, and even then there were a few rounds of changes before it was final. Published on jan 15, 2011 paul keensdouglas was born in september of 1942 in san juan, trinidad, but spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended presentation boys college. She is a former teacher who works as a writer and editor and lives in new jersey. Apr 28, 2015 a fantasy based in caribbean folklore. Jus like dat selected works of paul keens douglas, vol. Indeed paul keensdouglas is seen more as a regional personality rather than belonging to any particular territory.
Regarding the selection of paul keens douglas as poet laureate of trinidad and. A selfpublished author, he has to his credit nine volumes of work, sixteen cds, seventeen lps and two videos. As the popularity of the record grew and paul was called on to perform across the caribbean, he attempted to balance his performances with a job as a copywriter at mccann erickson but in 1979 decided to freelance and focus on being a performer free. Bonus points for diversitsy, of course, although i cant say much about the representation and its quality since i dont belong to any of the minorities included in this book. Readers guide the jumbies by tracey baptiste about the author tracey baptiste lived in trinidad until she was fifteen. Though ever cautious and fearful of the ubiquitous soldiers, she is largely. Paul keensdouglas was born in trinidad and grew up in grenada. Revered regional raconteur, paul keensdouglas was his usual macocious self friday night when he opened his 30th anniversary tour here at le meridien pegasus, throwing picong left, right, and centre as the notion took his fancy. Paul keensdouglas primary author only author division. Although kirk douglas is best known as a film star, he has also had a distinguished career as an author of both nonfiction and fiction. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Yes, this great poet, paul keens douglas with his chronicles of west indian life. Theyare just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. The author, tracey baptiste, is a woman of color, born and raised on i received the jumbies as an arc through.
Paul keens douglas is a good friend of my famly born in 1942, in san jaun, trinidad and schooled in grenada, seemingly all his works are available in the bookstore. I would like very much to post a few more poems by paul keensdouglas on soc. First time authors latin nights one book one community. In trying to describe paul keensdouglas one often has a problem, so broad is his scope.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Paul keensdouglas is currently considered a single author. Dvds well let me tell youlive at the talk tent 2007. Paul keensdouglas biography arious entertainment group. Ii by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Douglas murrays most popular book is the strange death of europe. Lyrics for tanti merle drapes by paul keensdouglas.
He seems to me to be the trinidad bill cosby, but more than that as well. Sherry ann guy as the hummingbird, a peter minshall creation. Keith douglass books list of books by author keith douglass. Paul keensdouglas humorist, storyteller, author for the past twenty years he has been a leading exponent of the oral traditions in a variety of fora, of which his carnival talk tent has become a landmark. The caribbean people book 1 indigenous people were forced to. Paul keensdouglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. I wrote to the holder at the address listed in the book, and also attempted to phone, all without success in locating them. Lyrics for tanti merle drapes by paul keens douglas. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. A deftly told story that dramatizes how danes appointed themselves bodyguardsnot only for their king, who was in. Paul who took his tanti merle to the queens park oval to watch a cricket match. Paul keens douglas well let me tell you dvd paul keens douglas fedons flute and other stories paul keens douglas its not easy paul keens douglas las lap paul keens douglas its the little things paul keens douglas my daddy paul keens douglas top soil paul keens douglas we kind ah people paul keens douglas vol. Dvds well let me tell youlive at the talk tent 2007 work.
Ii by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and. Lal shop by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The jumbies was just her kind of story, and even then there were a few. By relating tales of life in the caribbean and canada, he teaches children about the importance of cultural heritage, encourages creative thinking, and broadens young imaginations. Books by douglas murray author of the strange death of. The jumbies is founded on a particular haitian folktale and various caribbean lore, twisted together and built into its very ownpardon the punmonster. A selfpublished author, he has to his credit nine volumes of. Recently ive been reading tracey baptistes ya book, the jumbies, which is a supernatural fantasy book that takes place on the island of trinidad. Paul keens douglas performing at the official opening of the cxc headquarters. Keensdouglass books for children echo the beliefs he expresses through his storytelling performances.
Elevenyearold corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save her island home. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. Jan 16, 2011 paul keens douglas was born in september of 1942 in san juan, trinidad, but spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended presentation boys college. I would like very much to post a few more poems by paul keens douglas on soc. Mc dowell 1 foun 1101 caribbean civilisation 26 september 2014 this paper focuses on tanti merle at the oval by paul keensdouglas. The jumbies by tracey baptiste published by algonquin young readers. And he performs the work of the beloved caribbean poet paul keensdouglas, complete with steel drum. Douglas murray has 18 books on goodreads with 33527 ratings. Tracey baptiste and the story behind the jumbies the.
The book concludes with the jews return, after the war, to homes well kept for them by their neighbors. Westindian folklore bacoo, ladiablesse, dwen, soucounyant, rum jumbie, old eye. For example, in when moon shine, a poem by paul keensdouglas, the. Paul keensdouglas was born in september of 1942 in san juan, trinidad, but spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended presentation boys college. Paul douglas died of a heart attack at his home in hollywood, california on september 11, 1959, at the age of 52. Paul keens douglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. Tim tim in the storytelling world, paul keensdouglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. On all hallows eve, when a pair of troublemaking brothers tie her deceased mothers prized necklace to a wild animal, corinne chases the animal into the forest to retrieve it. All proceeds received when purchasing his books through the links below will be donated to the charitable activities of the douglas foundation. Say paul keensdouglas and you will soon find out that youre talking about a man who has told some of the finest stories celebrating the game of cricket in the caribbean. Famous trinidadian humorist, storyteller, author, and the caribbeans no. Lal shop by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The writing was so nice i almost immediately got my perfect reading flow and finished the jumbies within 24 hours.
Virtual museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of west indians. As the popularity of the record grew and paul was called on to perform across the caribbean, he attempted to balance his performances with a job as a copywriter at mccann erickson but in 1979 decided to freelance and focus on being a performer free to travel wherever the gigs were. Reprinted from twice upon a time by paul keensdouglas keensdee productions, port of spain, 1989. Keensdee productions, 1979 dialect literature, english 125 pages. Publication date 1885 topics douglas family, angus, earls of, genealogy publisher edinburgh, printed by t. Ii by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and. Paul keensdouglas tanti merle drapes lyrics musixmatch. Paul keensdouglas jumbies, duppies and spirits youtube. As we continue our winter storytelling special, ken corsbie of guyana and barbados, tells the tallest tales how to pick a mango, and adjusting to life in the cold north.
Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content english english, collapsed. As with angels in the outfield, he played a manager frustrated by a losing team. He had just finished filming scenes for a twilight zone episode entitled the mighty casey. Paul keens douglas las lap paul keens douglas crick crack paul keens douglas fedons flute and other stories paul keens douglas its not easy paul keens douglas its the little things paul keens douglas my daddy paul keens douglas we kind ah people paul keens douglas top soil paul keens douglas vol. Severine plans to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer. Born in trinidad and tobago, he spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended wesley hall methodist school and presentation boys college. Trailer for the jumbies, a middle grade adventure featuring caribbean fairytale creatures. Paul keens douglas, tommy joseph, sprangalang, learie joseph, rachel price. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. A true caricom man, he was part of the special presentations marking the 30th anniversary of caricom in montego bay, jamaica and its 40th anniversary at chaguaramas, trinidad in 20. A prolific writer, there seems to be no end to the steady stream of poetry, stories and humor that flows from his fertile imagination. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Apr 26, 2016 bonus points for diversitsy, of course, although i cant say much about the representation and its quality since i dont belong to any of the minorities included in this book. The douglas book by fraser, william, sir, 18161898. Pdf caribbean english and the literacy tutor a manual alfred. Paul keens douglas paul keens douglas 2020paul keens douglas 2020. Aug 17, 2017 virtual museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of west indians. See all books authored by keith douglass, including battleground, and pacific siege, and more on. I dont know really much of anything about this paul fellow outside of the two records of his i found and a newspaper article about him that was in the sleeve of one of them for some reason. Ii by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
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